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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
4
The statement argues that self-determination and self-control are separate propositions. It suggests treating autonomy and personal regulation as related but not identical ideas in psychology and philosophy.
The article stresses social success as a powerful community asset not tied to wealth. It underscores grace of manner, courtesy, and hospitality as keys to prestige, contrasting them with selfish behavior and neglect of kindness. It warns against arrogance and urges humane conduct.
Secretary of War John Wingate Weeks becomes the first Naval Academy graduate to lead the cabinet and head the Navy. He opposes a large army, proposing 175000 troops now, while international agreement seeks disarmament and safer reductions.
Hendricks Circuit Court May term 1921 schedules final settlement for the estate of William Pointer deceased. Executors Charles G. Brown and A M Pointer file accounts and vouchers for examination on July 1st. heirs and creditors must appear to prove heirship or claim and show cause why the accounts should not be approved.
A faded literary tribute honors the Grand Army of the Republic and fallen heroes. It lauds sacrifice and liberty, saluting veterans from coast to coast and recalling their storied role in freeing a captive race.
A poetic tribute praising a courageous figure who broke chains of oppression, inspired freed people, and saved a nation in its darkest hour. The verse honors sacrifice, loyalty, and the enduring legacy of liberty for captive races, ending with a reverent sign-off.
The obituary recalls Alonzo R Little born June 11 1850 in Mercer County Kentucky and his wife Mat tie S Beck. They lived near the birthplace and raised two sons Clyde B and Frank W with only Clyde passing away young and Frank at nine months. Alonzo joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at Belleville in 1872 and lived by Christ like teachings leaving a mantle of Christian love and neighborly kindness to his wife half brother and half sister Calvin H Littie and Anna Hinshaw. He died June 9 after nearly 59 years of marriage and about sixty years in the community.
Wonders of America highlights the 1754 Potomac River site in Alexandria Virginia once a British customs hub. The two story stone fort remains, with intact interiors and a grandfather clock, while the upstairs canopy bed recalls General Braddock’s era in the French and Indian wars.
Advertisements list New York offices for the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company at 11 Broadway and for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and the S. Mail Steamship Company at 45 Broadway New York N Y detailing company locations and addresses.
The Fifth Corps Area announces June 25 as the deadline to file applications for admission to the Citizens Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky from July 21 to August 20. Send applications to Fort Benjamin Harrison or Torance Hanna by this Saturday. Applicants will be notified of action soon after June 25. Government provides foods clothing equipment and transportation.
Six points at Indianapolis guests of Aly and Alys Nickerson. Mr and Mrs Peter Poland and Mr and Mrs Carl Poland of Indianapolis hosted Mr and Mrs Ralph Poland on Monday. Irene Morgan of Indianapolis visited Olive Zimmerman. Forrest Turpin and family hosted by Ferry Morris. Miss Mary Milhous and William Warrison of Bridgeport wed at the bride’s parents. Aff Airs and J Lacy with daughter Lorence in Plainfield visited Edoward. Dine Welborn spent Saturday night with Francis Devis and family Sugar Grove.
Dr Roller and family visited from Indian apolis as guests of Dr and Mrs Wright. Arthur Wershaw and family hosted visitors. Chester McCloud and family from Brazil. Laura Hamilton and son Paul from Pin Hook. Henry Callahan and family. William Berry and family. Irvin Wilson and family from Moores Ville. John McDade and family from Clayton. Garnett Underwood visited Roy Hazelwood. Christian church classes spent Sunday at Mechanicsburg. Charles Hisey visited from Miami Florida. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Davis on Monday. Hazelwood baseball team defeated Centerton 12 to 7.
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